What is a weekend wedding and why are more and more couples choosing it?
- El Bosque Secreto
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
More and more couples are looking for their wedding to be much more than just a single day. They want to enjoy their guests, extend the celebration, and create memories that will last long after they've said "I do." And that's precisely where a trend that's gaining increasing prominence is emerging: weekend weddings .
But what exactly does a weekend wedding entail, and why is it winning over so many couples?
A wedding that begins before the "I do"
A weekend wedding allows you to turn the celebration into a complete experience. Instead of cramming everything into just a few hours, the couple can enjoy different moments with their family and friends before, during, and after the wedding.
You can start with a welcome for the guests on Friday , continue with the main celebration on Saturday, and end on Sunday with a breakfast, brunch, or one last get-together before saying goodbye.
The idea is simple: to have time to enjoy the people you love most .
Because when you have guests who have traveled from other cities, or even from other countries, a multi-day wedding allows you to share much more with them than just the ceremony and the banquet.
Why are more and more couples choosing a weekend wedding?
1. Because it allows you to enjoy yourself without rushing
One of the main reasons for choosing this format is precisely time.
The wedding day flies by. Between the preparations, the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the photos, the banquet, and the party, the hours seem to disappear.
A weekend wedding allows you to slow down and savor every moment. It's not just about celebrating, but about truly experiencing the celebration.
2. Because it turns the wedding into a shared experience
A weekend wedding allows guests to be part of the celebration for longer.
An informal dinner on Friday, a lunch the next day, the ceremony, the party, and breakfast together can become small memories that end up forming a much more complete story.
In the end, you'll not only remember your day, but a whole weekend surrounded by the people you love most .
3. Because it allows you to personalize every moment
One of the great advantages of this type of wedding is that each day can have its own personality.
Friday can be a more relaxed and intimate dinner. Saturday, the big celebration. And Sunday, a quiet get-together to say goodbye without rushing.
You can also introduce different experiences: an outdoor meal, a pre-party, activities for the guests, or small details that make each moment unique.
4. Because it's perfect for weddings with guests coming from out of town.
When many guests have to travel to attend your wedding, organizing a weekend celebration can be a particularly attractive option.
Instead of taking a trip for just a few hours, they can enjoy several days in the same environment, share moments with other guests and experience the wedding in a much more relaxed way.
Furthermore, this allows the couple to spend more time with those people who, on a daily basis, may live far away.
In short, there's no single formula for celebrating a wedding. The key is to create a weekend that makes sense for you and reflects your way of celebrating.
Ultimately, a weekend wedding is not simply about adding one more day to the celebration.
It's about having more time to enjoy what really matters .
More time with your family. More time with your friends. More moments to celebrate. More memories to cherish.
Why is The Secret Forest perfect for a weekend wedding?
Because we have different spaces and environments to enjoy every moment of the celebration : a more informal welcome, the ceremony, the cocktail, the banquet or the party, each with its own personality.
In addition, we have various accommodations available so that you and your guests can stay overnight and enjoy the experience together , without needing to travel.
All in one environment, surrounded by nature and designed to share, celebrate and enjoy without haste .
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